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Description: Do you enjoy persuading people to believe your favorite team, organization, or opinion is the best? Are you good with words and care about helping organizations succeed? You would make a great Grant Writer for Genderbands! We are looking for an intelligent and skillful volunteer to write proposals for financial grants from government agencies, companies, and foundations. In this part-time, remote position, you will gain invaluable experience finding grants for which the organization would be a perfect fit and crafting a compelling story about why our organization is the right recipient for each grant.
Job Responsibilities
Identify grant funding for which Genderbands is eligible
Write compelling grant proposals explaining why Genderbands is the right recipient for the funding
Follow standard formatting guidelines for grant proposals, including executive summary, conclusion, institutional background, and budget
Research information and documentation needed to support the claims in each proposal
Gather supporting documents for each application
Complete and submit grant applications before the deadlines
Maintain a grants calendar and create deadlines for drafts and revisions
Submit drafts for feedback from management and make revisions according to management’s recommendations
Potentially attend grant-writing training
Other duties as needed
Report to Executive Director (ED)
Communicate with ED regularly
Benefits
Work from home! This is a remote position. The successful candidate can work from home or from another location with Internet access to complete their duties.
Flexible schedule; average of 5-10 hours per week
Requirements
5-10 hours per week, flexible schedule
Previous grant writing experience is required
Previous experience with nonprofit fundraising is preferred
Must wear a mask at all Genderbands in-person meetings and events, regardless of vaccination status or whether the event is indoors or outdoors
Able to use own computer/device to complete work (computer will not be provided for you)
Familiar with Google Drive and Slack, or willing to learn
Zoom installed on work device
Able to read, write, and speak English fluently
Self-sufficient at creating writing schedules and meeting deadlines
Exceptional research skills
Superior writing, editing, and proofreading skills
Passion for Genderbands’ mission of helping transgender people pay for transition-related costs
How to apply: Click on “Apply” and fill out the form. Please include the title of the position you are applying for. You must submit to a background check before being hired.
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